In Gov. Rick Scott’s press release dated Feb.18, 2014, he said, “A quality education prepares students to succeed in college or a career so they can pursue their dreams. It’s important to measure students’ progress and achievements, but we must not lose sight of our goal to provide every student with the very best education.”

The Chiefland Health Occupations Students Academy for District 2 at Chiefland Middle High School attended the Regional HOSA Competition at Gainesville High School on Jan. 17. The competition was well attended and a large variety of events were held.

The Levy County School Board has cancelled its contract with its first choice for construction of the new Williston Middle High School and is now negotiating with its second ranked choice for the project.

The vote to end talks with Gilbane Building Company's Jacksonville unit came during the Tuesday, Feb. 10 board meeting and was unanimous.

Two of Chiefland High School's brightest stars will be blazing out of town at the end of the year, thanks to athletic scholarships.

"It doesn't happen, especially at a school as small as we are," CHS Coach Aaron Richardson said about the football scholarships given to players Willie Brannon and Austin Vincent. "Today is a culmination of many years of hard work and perseverance."